“I’ve been anxious ever since I hurt myself,” Rondo said after the Celtics’ morning shootaround at Baruch College before the team faces the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night. “It’s a long process. Some days are better than others, but I’m patient and I’m not going to rush.”

He hasn’t done much to test his right knee lately beyond running and some agility drills.

“I’m confident, but like I said, I haven’t practiced or anything so it’s hard to say,” Rondo said. “One-on-one is different from actually going through picks and hitting the floor, playing five-on-five, getting back in transition, making the quick moves without thinking about it. I haven’t done any of that.”

Celtics team doctor Brian McKeon will accompany Rondo to Florida to see Andrews. There, Andrews and McKeon will likely determine the next step in the process for Rondo, which could mean that he’ll be cleared to participate in full-contact practice.

Though he hasn’t played this season, Rondo said he has been impressed with the growth of his teammates since the season began. Boston has won six of eight and sits atop the Atlantic Division with a 10-12 record.

“I think it’s pretty much night and day,” Rondo said. “I think now we’re in a good groove, guys are playing for one another, making the extra pass, defensively we’re helping a lot more. I think that’s the key to our success right now.

“The way the team is playing now, it’s hard to scout our team because it’s not just one guy doing all the scoring. It’s a collective effort, a group of guys and 5-6 guys in double figures each night. It’s hard to stop a team. Not to compare us, but, like, the Pacers are a hard team to scout. The way we’re playing right now, we’re in good rhythm.”

Rondo is impressed at how some of the younger Celtics — such as Jordan Crawford, Jared Sullinger, and Kelly Olynyk — have come along.

“I don’t look at them as young players,” Rondo said. “Just guys that are making the sacrifice for one another and playing for one another. I know these guys could play.”

Will Rondo have any emotions when Doc Rivers returns to TD Garden Wednesday with the Clippers?

“None,” said Rondo. “I’m not an emotional guy. So I won’t tear up or anything.”